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Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

Photo of phone consultant The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) is staffed by experienced information specialists to answer questions in English and Spanish from the general public, including patients and their families, health care professionals and biomedical researchers. It was established by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR).

Go to GARD [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Follow this link to enter the name of the specific genetic or rare disease for which you would like more information.

How to Contact a GARD Information Specialist

Note: The GARD Information Center does not provide genetic counseling and does not offer diagnostic testing, referrals, medical treatment or advice.

GARD Information for the Public	GARD Information for Health Professionals
About GARD	About GARD
Specific Genetic Disorders	GARD Article and Sidebar for Health-Care Professionals' Newsletters
NIH Research Results for the Public	Printed Resource Materials for Health Professionals
Finding Reliable Health Information Online	Specific Genetic Disorders
Financial Assistance Information	Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)
Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)

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Last Updated: February 4, 2010